Guidance and Control Engineer

Digital Prospectors; Pasadena (CA); In loco; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Digital Prospectors seeks a Guidance and Control Engineer to support a specialized control analysis team in a research and development environment. The role involves developing spacecraft GNC architectures, algorithms, simulations, flight software, and performance validation, including on-orbit operations.

Required is an active TS/SCI clearance. The position emphasizes leading design and testing of GNC subsystems, coordinating validation, and collaborating across teams to deliver reliable

Competenze

• 6+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree
• 4+ years with a Master’s degree
• 2+ years with a PhD
• Strong background in modern guidance, estimation, and control for aerospace systems
• Experience researching and developing advanced GNC systems for precision-pointing applications
• Excellent collaboration and leadership abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Mansioni

• Design, analyze, simulate, and evaluate GNC subsystems
• Develop advanced algorithms and flight software for integration and testing
• Create detailed subsystem test and verification plans
• Lead technical teams developing and operating GNC systems
• Coordinate performance validation activities and documentation
• Support integration, commissioning, and operation of spacecraft GNC systems

Conoscenze

GNC systems

Algorithm development

Team leadership

Communication skills

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical Eng or related field

Master’s degree in related technical field

PhD in related technical field

Strumenti

MATLAB

Simulink

Descrizione del lavoro

Position: Guidance and Control Engineer - TS/SCI

Length: 12-month contract

Active TS/SCI clearance is required

Job Description:

The Guidance and Control Engineer will support a specialized control analysis team within a research and development environment. This role contributes to the development of spacecraft and payload/instrument guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems, including system architectures, algorithms, simulations, flight software, performance validation, and on-orbit commissioning and operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, analyze, simulate, and evaluate complex GNC subsystems.
• Develop advanced algorithms and associated flight software for subsystem- and system-level integration and testing.
• Develop and execute detailed subsystem test and verification plans at the system level.
• Lead technical teams responsible for developing and operating GNC systems.
• Coordinate performance validation activities and technical documentation prior to subsystem delivery.
• Support the integration, commissioning, and operation of spacecraft and payload/instrument GNC systems.

Qualifications:

• Must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field with at least 6 years of relevant experience.
• Master’s degree in a related technical field with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
• PhD in a related technical field with at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Strong technical background in modern guidance, estimation, and control for aerospace systems.
• Experience researching and developing advanced GNC systems for precision-pointing applications.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and lead technical efforts.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Preferred qualifications and areas of expertise include:

• Advanced linear and nonlinear control methods.
• Estimation techniques, including Kalman filtering, random processes, nonlinear filtering, and computer vision.
• Linear, nonlinear, and multibody dynamics.
• Onboard guidance and navigation using optimization and convex methods.
• Attitude estimation and control.
• Time-domain simulation and multirate systems.
• GNC-related onboard and ground calibration.
• MATLAB and Simulink.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED. Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.